title: [Ascites due to cerebrospinal fluid accumulation].
abstract: We present the clinical case of a 17-year-old male who developed an ascitic syndrome 11 years after the establishment of a ventricular-peritoneal shunt as the consequence of a malformation hydrocephalus. We discuss the pathogenic mechanism and present histopathological evidence that justifies the accumulation of spinal fluid in the peritoneal cavity. We insist on the convenience of keeping in mind this clinical situation in order to avoid unnecessary complementary exams and we analyze the most adequate therapeutic schedule.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Medicina Interna II, Hospital Universitario de San Carlos, Madrid.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pérez Peña
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Aparicio Campillo
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: López Asenjo
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Alonso-Castrillo
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bru Amantegui
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mata González
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Serrano Ríos
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001201:Ascites / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D001706:Biopsy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000473:pathology; D010536:Peritoneovenous Shunt / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Ascitis por acúmulo de líquido cefalorraquídeo.